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By Bethany Frasier

Bethany Frasier
Hydrothermal
A Subterranean ecosystem in the Chicxulub crater
phys.org - Suraiya Faruk
A new study reveals that the Chicxulub impact crater and its hydrothermal system hosted a subterranean ecosystem that could provide a glimpse of …
1 day ago
Bethany Frasier
Videos
How 13 sounds are made for movies using everyday items
Insider
Foley artists find creative ways to add sounds to movies using a variety of objects like vegetables, stumps, and steaks. These objects are used to enhance things like fight scenes or animal noises. The...
23 hours ago
Bethany Frasier
Culture
Set Against Lavishly Patterned Backdrops, Photographer Cecilia Paredes Disguises Herself in Stunning Self-Portraits
thisiscolossal.com - Grace Ebert
Whether immersing herself in swathes of ornamental textiles or against paisley-style backdrops, Cecilia Paredes is adept at camouflaging herself in …
2 days ago
Bethany Frasier
Seafood
One Seriously Funny List of Oxymorons
howstuffworks.com - by Kristen Hall-Geisler
An oxymoron is a short phrase, usually two words, that is contrary or incongruous. A classic oxymoron can be found in the seafood section of your …
2 days ago
Bethany Frasier
New Analysis of Mona Lisa Reveals a Hidden Drawing
Nerdist
French scientist Pascal Cotte has announced that Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, Mona Lisa, was originally transferred from a cartoon. And while “cartoon” in this context just refers to a preliminary full-size drawing, this finding is still revelatory. In part because it reveals a new detail about the sitter: she once had a hairpin, which may mean she’s a goddess.
3 days ago